Another examination of the musical ear and of music theory knowledge will take place at the start of the first semester as part of a classification in the Aural Training and Composition courses only for those candidates who have been admitted to the course.

Artistic programme: 2-3 pieces of your own choice should be prepared; the requirements are measured individually according to the age and previous studies of the course applicant.

Sheet music and instruments (except percussion) must be brought to the entrance examination by the candidate. The performance of pieces on auxiliary instruments is possible but not obligatory. An accompanist will be available.

Master's Programme

The condition for admission to the Master’s degree is a completed Bachelor’s degree in the relevant branch of study or an equivalent qualification from a recognised Austrian or foreign post-secondary educational facility, evidence of adequate German proficiency in non-native applicants, successfully passing the entrance examination and there being a place available on the course.

To ensure an equal footing, admission to the course can be linked with the condition that specific courses beyond the syllabus of the Master’s degree must be completed or that written essays must be submitted.

Central artistic subject: • Performance of an artistic programme (see below) • Sight-reading For the entrance examination for the Master’s degree, a brief piece of sight-reading will be provided to candidates to check their sight-reading skills. • Suitability interview

Artistic programme: At least 3 pieces from different stylistic eras must be prepared (prepared playing time: at least 30 minutes). Instead of the 3rd piece, 5 orchestral passages or 1 piece of chamber music can also be presented. The artistic programme should correspond to the personal artistic specialization. Variant instruments are obligatory for recorder.

Sheet music and instruments must be brought to the entrance examination by the candidate. An accompanist will be available.

Non-degree Programme

• Successful completion of the entrance examination in the central artistic subject • The recommendation of a lecturer of the central artistic subject (Wind and Percussion Instruments course, Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna) is welcome. • Examination of German proficiency for applicants who are not native German speakers

Central artistic subject: • Performance of an artistic programme: 2-3 pieces of your own choice (the requirements are measured individually according to the age and previous studies of the course applicant) • Sight-reading • Suitability interview

Sheet music and instruments must be brought to the entrance examination by the candidate. An accompanist will be available.

Preparatory Course

• Successful completion of the entrance examination in the central artistic subject • Examination of German proficiency for applicants who are not native German speakers

Central artistic subject: • Performance of an artistic programme. 2-3 pieces of your own choice should be prepared; (the requirements are measured individually according to the age and previous studies of the course applicant). • Suitability interview

Sheet music and instruments (except percussion) must be brought to the entrance examination by the candidate.

Certificate of Performance

If you cannot join the exam on the given date, an individual exam date can be arranged.

The admission process serves to determine applicants’: a) motivation for undertaking the programme of study b) artistic proficiency (corresponding to Master’s level entry) c) artistic and personal suitability The admission process is split into three parts – applicants must be successful in Part 1 in order to progress to the next stage.

1. Submission of a short biography (including language skills), covering letter, repertoire list and an audition programme: • Short biography: applicants should provide a written overview of the qualifications they have gained so far, their (language) skills, and the areas their activities have focused on. • Covering letter: applicants should describe their personal expectations of the programme and what they are looking to get out of it. Applicants should also state their current artistic activities and skills and those they are aiming to acquire. • Audition programme for Part 2: a programme for the artistic presentation that makes up Part 2 (corresponding to Master’s level entry).

2. Artistic presentation: In the artistic presentation, applicants should demonstrate their instrumental proficiency and level of artistry. The programme should be put together by the applicant her/himself and should give as strong an impression as possible of her/his artistic qualifications. Instrumental proficiency should be at least that needed for Master’s level entry.

3. Colloquium: Together with the applicant, a panel will discuss and reflect on the results of Parts 1 and 2 of the admission exam and examine the applicant’s individual and artistic potential as well as her/his personal goals and suitability for the programme.

Information required for all applicants

Schedule might be possibly altered even in the short term! Regarding that please look up this section of the website regularly. Thank you.

Applications for studying at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna can be submitted at the Admissions Office anytime; they will be reserved for the next admission period. Applications reaching the Admissions Office after the application deadline can no longer be considered for the subsequent audition date.

THE MUK

The MUK consideres itself a progressive Music and Arts university, which creates cultural values in the fields of music, dance, drama and singing. The MUK is the only university in the ownership of the city of Vienna and unites the best international talents and prominent teachers.